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Should I make my own cables?

Hey guys. I think I need some cables which are wirered differently than the ones I can get in the store. So I'm thinking about trying to make the cables myself. The problem is that I have almost no experience in soldering :oops:, so I'm wondering what the risks are if I try to do it? I know it will probably be time consuming, but what happens if I do a bad job?

Cable connector impedance properties, please clarify

When do I need to be concerned about impedance mis-matching when dealing with XLR 1/4 connectors on the same cable?

For example, do impedeance mis-matches only occur with XLR(bal.) TS(unbal.) ends as opposed to XLR(bal.) TRS(bal.) ends?

Please clarify and reinforce this concept for me for me, it would be MUCH appreciated.

What cable are we using on location?

Just wondering because I'm planning on putting some things together. So many varieties I am tying my head in knots. I'm thinking since it's in the field I need something rugged, reliable, and interference rejecting... star quad, overkill don't bother? I can get Belden 1812 and 1813 locally but a friend suggested that a braided shield is of better quality.